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October 2, 2017
Awards Luncheon at the Mark Hopkins Hotel
On Monday October 2nd, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society hosted its annual Awards Luncheon at the Mark Hopkins Hotel on Nob Hill.
At this year's luncheon, Awards of Merit were given to the San Francisco Senior Center, John Martini, the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, SFO Museum, John King, and the Northern California Carpenters Regional Council. The William C. Ralston Award was presented to Cahill Contracters. The San Francisco Living Treasure Award was presented to Mimi Silbert.
I photographed the event for the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society . Here are some of the photos.
Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
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Room of the Dons at the Mark HopkinsIn the Room of the Dons at the Mark Hopkins Hotel on Nob Hill, there are nine murals depicting the legend of Queen Califia and the early history of California. They were painted by artists Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun for the hotel's grand opening in 1926. |
Room of the DonsHere is a short podcast about the woman, Ola Carlson, who modeled for some of the figures painted by Maynard Dixon: www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=551899486958 |
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Room of the DonsHere is a short podcast about the woman, Ola Carlson, who modeled for some of the figures painted by Maynard Dixon: www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=551899486958 |
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Room of the DonsHere is a short podcast about the woman, Ola Carlson, who modeled for some of the figures painted by Maynard Dixon: www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=551899486958 |
Room of the Dons |
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Servers setting up the Peacock Court before the luncheon |
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Maple Syrup |
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Cahill ContractorsIn recognition of its many years as a family-owned leader in the San Francisco construction industry. |
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San Francisco Senior CenterFor its status as the oldest noprofit senior center in the United States and its 40 years providing elder San Franciscans with opportunities for lifelong learning, healthy living, and activities the foster independence and self-reliance. |
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John MartiniFor his outstanding work researching the history of San Francisco and sharing it through engaging walking tours, presentations, and impressive books about the city's history.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkFor its outstanding work to preserve and share the history of San Francisco through a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, the Maritime Museum, the Maritime Research Center, and the Aquatic Park Historic District. |
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SFO MuseumFor its broad range of exhibitions and educational programs since 1980, celebrating the diversity of human achievement and enriching the public experience at the San Francisco International Airport. |
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John KingFor his insightful columns and articles about architecture and building design in San Francisco. |
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Northern California Carpenters Regional CouncilFor its advocacy and support of the thousands of Northern California carpenters, thereby strengthening life for San Franciscans and for workers throughout the area. |
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Mimi Silbert |
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